DaisyRN2003

Hey guys! I haven’t updated in forever- but just wanted to update that I finished probation Feb 2019! Nearly 5 years of it- was so happy to be done - very thankful I didn’t give up, thankful for my support system, my faith, and keeping focused. The minute I was done, I booked a flight to celebrate to Fiji! Lol Just wanted to share with others who may be lost or discouraged right now- don’t give up, keep going. You too, will finish! If I can make it, so can you! If you don’t know my story- I suggest you read the thread lol.

Update to this update lol: I'm so thankful! Work is going well. My bosses support me continually. My co workers do as well. I really took what I had for granted. I sometimes think how close I was as February is approaching. But I know I just need to count my blessings cause I could've lost my license for about 3-5 years! I'm extra careful about what I am eating or drinking cause of the holidays- so be cautious! Happy New Year to all- stay positive and don't lose hope. (This was written in October this year- I posted in the wrong forum lol) I should've posted here and not in the General Discussion- sorry! Reposting now! Update: i retuned to work this past week! After about almost 5 months of waiting to hear from the board, I heard back and they decided to settle with my lawyer! At first I was going to a hearing, but my lawyer fought hard for me and saved my license. I don't deserve it, however I know I have learned my lesson. My probation was extended. I'm very happy with my outcome. I want anyone reading this to know there is hope. I thought I would lose my career for at least 5 years, but I didn't. Hiring my lawyer was the best decision I ever made and money I spent. You absolutely need an experienced lawyer when dealing with the board. I thank God for his mercy and grace. I will be a better nurse and person because of this.

Update: i retuned to work this past week! After about almost 5 months of waiting to hear from the board, I heard back and they decided to settle with my lawyer! At first I was going to a hearing, but my lawyeee fought hard for me and saved my license. I don't deserve it, however I know I have learned my lesson. My probation was extended. Im very happy with my outcome. I want anyone reading this to know there is hope. I thought I would lose my career for at least 5 years, but I didn't. Hiring my lawyer was the best decision I ever made and money I spent. You absolutely need an experienced lawyer when dealing with the board. I thank God for his mercy and grace. I will be a better nurse and person because of this.

Wow that is such a long time!!!!! Well I'm glad you're off it now.. Hope I stay off it!

One thing at a time, my friend! I'm glad you were able to get that taken cared of! From what I've read, it can take 5 years to be removed?!!!

I completely understand! I hope your matters get solved soon! You seem to have everything in order and familiar with the BON, I've learned so much from you!

Yes indeed!! Reading other' posts really encourages us and gives us hope. How much more do you have to go in your journey?

Yup, you must be right, such slow pokes our BON are. What state are you in? I'm in Cali. I really hope I don't get anything from the OIG, you know how they're slow... Eeeeek, guess I will be checking my mail and online more frequently

Right?! It's like this black cloud follows you even after the "storm" passes and you're completed with probation. It's so terrible. I haven't received any notice from OIG, not that I can remember anyway! I'm sure I would remember. I was placed on probation upon passing my NCLEX in 2014, so idk if I even paid attention. I just wanted to take my NCLEX because I didn't want to lose the content in my brain. I signed my life away agreeing to probation so I could finally test and be an RN! So at that time, everything was "just do it so you can test!" Ahhh but I don't think I did get a notice... I mean if I did I should be on the website already right? It's been 3 years! I did however get the NPDB Letter yesterday which is strange since I've already been on probation. But like I said i can't remember anything about 2014 lol maybe I got it then too! Ahhhh what a mess

You speak so well! Yes, I plan on doing just that- no more slip ups! I have to say, I am in my young 30s and a lot of my friends are still drinking and partying. I allowed myself to be in that environment still when I drank. I have evaluated my life and done some relapse prevention. So I don't plan on living that lifestyle even if I'm not drinking. My future and career is too important. One step at a time for me. As long as I can work still (stay off the OIG list) and complete probation, I will worry about future jobs later :) keep up your journey! And I'm so thankful for this awesome website!

Hi there! Yes thank you so much for all this info. I was on probation for a DUI and I drank cause I slipped up with friends and now I am fighting to keep probatatuon. So far, lawyer says I'm ok. I signed the stipulated agreement and now waiting for the official ok! So I'm guessing I won't be on the OIG, I haven't been since 2013 when I was first granted probation, I didn't get placed on it til 2014 when I passed my boards and officially became an RN. I just want to work and get through probation once and for all! I wish our names could be off those DB I mean, we've done our time! I just would hate to not get a better job due to it. I plan on stayin where I am (my job is on hold (I'm on FMLA and my boss is eager for me to return once I get the ok...) but maybe one day I want something better? Ya know? Ahhh so frustrating thank you again for all your responses. I don't feel so alone, how has your journey been? I've been talking about me so much, sorry!

That's still terrible to be on those data banks permanently but as long as I can work then I guess I can learn to live with it. I'll be checking OIG often just in case!! I've read that some don't even know they are on it after years??? Not sure how! It's all so scary

Well said!!! I complete agree with you! Is Nursys also a "forever" data base? So what I'm gathering, is only OIG is the one thing you don't want to be on right? That's the one that prevents you from working- the DB and Nursys are kinda just like FYI to agencies....right?? Yikes I hope I stay off OIG! Thank you!!

Oh ok, so only hospitals, health plans, only certain people/places have access... It's terrible that even after you're off probation, you are still on it forever

Oh wow, I completely don't remember! Well, during that time, I just wanted to have my license so I signed my life away with probation (the BRN allowed me to test if I opted for probation) and I wanted to hurry and get the NCLEX over! So maybe that's why I don't remember about the data base! Thank you, as long as I can work! Does it affect where I work? Or is that only for OIG? (Not on that list... Yet, and I'm scared I will be! Should I be worried??) thanks again!!!